Capstone Partners advised SDI – a leading provider of integrated supply chain management and inventory solutions – on its acquisition by Architect Equity. The transaction closed in March 2026, and terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Founded in 1971 and headquartered in Jacksonville, FL, SDI delivers solutions tailored to maintenance, repair and operations (MRO), personal protective equipment (PPE), and other indirect spend categories for facility maintenance organizations across a variety of industries.
SDI is a critical supply chain partner, offering a menu of services ranging from technology and software solutions to fully outsourced SDI-led strategic sourcing, catalog management, and system integration. To learn more about SDI, visit here.
Allan Cruickshanks, Managing Director at Capstone Partners, commented, “SDI is a compelling business offering a unique, highly value-added supply chain management solution to its customers. The business serves complex needs for critical, MRO-driven products that are essential to the ongoing operations of its customers. We were pleased to find a strong partner committed to supporting SDI’s management team in the continued growth of the business.”
Founded in 2018 and headquartered in El Segundo, California, Architect Equity is a private equity firm focused on acquiring, managing, and improving lower middle market businesses across North America that can benefit from its capital base, industry relationships and operational resources. For more information on Architect Equity, learn more here.
The investment banking professionals on Capstone Partners’ dedicated Industrials Team work with leading middle market companies operating in the industrial distribution and supply chain management markets to advise with their strategic decision-making in order to maximize financial outcomes at every stage of the business lifecycle. Our firm has developed a full suite of corporate finance solutions, including M&A advisory, debt advisory, financial advisory, and equity capital financing to help privately owned businesses and private equity firms address any need, ranging from growth and financial or operational advisement to an ultimate exit transaction. To learn more about this transaction, or about the benefits of starting a relationship with our Industrials Banking Team, contact us here.
